Question

Which of the following items were exported from Madras to Britain in the colonial era?
(A) Coffee
(B) Indigo
(C) Jute
(D) Sugar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (C) only
• B. (B), (C) and (D) only
• C. (A), (B) and (D) only
• D. (A), (C) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks about exports from Madras to Britain during the colonial era. Let's analyze each option: 

• Coffee: Coffee was a significant export product from India, including the Madras region, during the colonial period.
• Indigo: Indigo was extensively cultivated and exported from India, including Madras, during British rule. It was highly valued for dyeing fabrics.
• Jute: Jute was primarily grown in Bengal and not significantly exported from Madras. Thus, it was not a key export from this region.
• Sugar: Sugar was also exported from India, including Madras, to Britain in the colonial era.

Based on the above analysis, the correct exports from Madras included Coffee, Indigo, and Sugar.

Therefore, the correct answer is (A), (B) and (D) only.

Answer 2

During the colonial era, Madras (now Chennai) was an important center for the export of various goods to Britain, primarily due to its role in the British colonial economy. Among the listed items:

• Coffee (A): Madras was one of the regions where coffee was cultivated and exported to Britain during the colonial period.
• Indigo (B): Indigo was also grown in parts of the Madras Presidency and exported to Britain, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries when it was used for dyeing textiles.
• Sugar (D): Sugar production and export were significant in Madras, as sugarcane was cultivated in the region, and the sugar was exported to Britain.
• Jute (C): Jute was primarily grown in Bengal, not Madras, and thus was not a major export from Madras.

Therefore, the correct answer is (3) (A), (B) and (D) only.